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The Untold Story Of Robinson Crusoe Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

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The story of Robinson Crusoe and the truth he learned from his salvaged Bible teaches us the priority of prayer.

The Untold Story of Robinson Crusoe Psalm 50:1-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 1. Preview: For the near future, my Sunday evening messages will have a single purpose and single focus. I want to preach and teach so as to help us as a church and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Heroes: Batman Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014

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This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/13/2013 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last couple of weeks uncovering some of the hidden spiritual lessons found in the pages of comic-books. Like modern-day parables, I’m convinced that superheroes like ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Kingdom Character-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2016

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2 of 5. The events surrounding one of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the mothering potential of a harlot. How does a woman’s character reveal her potential as a mother? Motherhood/Mothering Potential is manifested in a woman’s approach to...

KINGDOM CHARACTER-II—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential !!Take this sermon to the next level by focusing upon every Christian’s potential!! Attention: Is God leading you or has the devil been allowed access to your world because of the way in which you approach your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Man In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

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"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Man in the Mirror James 1:19-27 I. Introduction A. Well, we're continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We've talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of endearment that we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Risk Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2012

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By faith, do what others cannot do and live a life pleasing to God: fear God more than you fear anybody else; forsake whatever this world has to offer; and follow the Lord to victory in your own life.

On Memorial Day, our thoughts often turn to those who have passed away, especially to those who gave their lives serving our country. They risked everything so we could have the freedoms we enjoy today. If you served in the military at any time, would you please stand, so we can express our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Victory - Jesus Style

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 11, 2016

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Theme: Victory - Jesus Style - What it means to be a Victorious Christian Proposition: In this passage Paul shares three keys to living a victorious Christian Life: 1. Be Determined 2. Be Dedicated 3. Be Deliberate in Action

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Theme: Victory - Jesus Style - What it means to be a Victorious Christian Proposition: In this passage Paul shares three keys to living a victorious Christian Life: 1. Be Determined 2. Be Dedicated 3. Be Deliberate in Action INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Eternal Yes And Yes! Series

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

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2 Corinthians 1:12-24. God's eternal 'yes and yes' states a truth which dispells the relativism and lies of the post-modern era, where each person claims the right to their truth. Christians are called to rebut this split world view with the true unity

We just starting out on our sermon series through Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. This week we hear Paul as he engages a Christian community that is living out the fruits of a cultural context that was more of Greek philosophy than of God. I always wonder how it is we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Re-Birthday Presents Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011

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Each one of us needs the gifts of the others in the body for our own wholeness, as well as for the health and optimal functioning of the whole church. And all of these gifts are to be used in love.

How many of you can remember building things when you were little? At my house we had Lincoln logs and tinker toys and cedar blocks, and I could spend all day building houses. I always envied the kids who had Meccano sets, you know, the metal strips with holes in them that you could put together ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Path Of Wisdom & Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2011

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In the Book of Proverbs, the words "path" & "way" (& their plurals) are found nearly 100 times. It is while we walk with God that we learn to enjoy the blessings of God.

PROVERBS 2:9-22 THE PATH OF WISDOM AND LIFE A newspaper cartoon shows an AUTOMOBILE BALANCING PRECARIOUSLY over the edge of a cliff, with an embarrassed husband at the wheel and his disgusted wife sitting next to him. Meekly, he says to his wife, "Honey, there's got to be a lesson here ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013

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Proposition: God calls us to become like Him more and more everyday.

Living In Holiness Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light.  The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Put To, Put Off, Put On!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

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Put to, put off, put on!

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 1-25. • In the final two chapters of Colossians, • Paul moved into the practical application of the doctrines he had been teaching. • After all, it does little good if Christians declare and defend the truth, • But fail to demonstrate it in their lives. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

Defeating The Darkness Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

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This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

The metaphors of darkness and light are widely used in the world of literature. Dylan Thomas wrote, “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” One of the most often repeated image patterns in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet involves the interplay of light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life Is Like A Sandcastle Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2009

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2nd in a series from Ecclesiastes. Even though life "under the sun" is fleeting, we can still enjoy the journey.

Over the years, many of people have come up with metaphors to try and describe what life is like. Perhaps you are familiar with a few of these. Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. • Forrest Gump Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Steps In Order To See God At Work

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

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God works in mysterious and miraculous ways when we take the proper steps to allow Him to do His work.

STEPS IN ORDER TO SEE GOD AT WORK Luke 1:5-25 Proposition: Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to where God is at work in our lives, our church and our community. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A missionary went to a remote Indian village in Peru. If you were to visit the main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Goal Worth Living For

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

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The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus.

A GOAL WORTH LIVING FOR-- Philippians 3:12-16 Proposition: The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make Christlikeness as their goal to live for by surrendering ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

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